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Introduction
This evening we are going to proceed with the next name of God.
I know that last week I said that we would come back to El Elohe Israel.
However, after doing some more study, I came to conclusion that nothing more needed to be said about that particular name.
All of what we noted last week about Jacob’s life leads us to only one conclusion and that is this.
El Elohe Israel simply means the God of Israel.
There is no doubt that God is the God of Israel.
So, upon further consideration, I didn’t want to make this name of God any more than it is.
As we noted last week, Jacob fathered twelve sons.
From those twelve, Israel grew into a might nation of twelve tribes.
God’s promise to Abraham lived on through Abraham’s son, Isaac, and later through Isaac’s son, Jacob.
He fulfilled part of His promise to Abraham by blessing those twelve tribes, making them into a might nation through which He Son, the Lord Jesus Christ came as the Savior of all men.
Later, we know that Christ will return and completely fulfil God’s covenants with both Abraham and David when Christ assumes His rightful place as King of all the earth sitting upon David’s throne in Jerusalem.
He will then be known as the Lord, the God of Israel even as He is known by that name now.
So, having said all that, let’s focus on the next name of God.
Looking at your charts, you will see the word “FATHER” listed and next to it I have modified the chart.
I did so realizing that I needed to make a change.
This is my first time preaching/teaching through the names of God and it is very much a work in process.
Please forgive me as I make adjustments.
This adjustment was needed.
Our next name for consideration is “Adonai” or as we see in our English Bibles as “Lord.”
Now, look down under our listing for “Elohim” that we just completed.
You will see the English word “LORD” and note that it the Hebrew word “YHWH or Jehovah.”
What are the differences between the two words?
The Connection between Adonai and YHWH
The name “YHWH” is God’s personal name given to Moses for the children of Israel.
Over time, this name of God became so sacred to the Jewish scribes that did everything they could to avoid pronouncing this Divine name for fear they would misuse it breaking God’s commandment in Exodus 20:7
Consequently, their desire to reverence God’s name extended to reading His name from Scripture even within Jewish synagogues.
It thus became the custom in the synagogues to use the title “Adonai” whenever they came to the name “YHWH.”
When the English translators of the King James took up the same task, they followed the same tradition as the Jewish Scribes.
When see the “LORD” in small caps, that indicates God’s given name “YHWH.’
However, when you see “Lord” in upper and smaller case that indicates the Hebrew title “Adonai.”
Now, let’s take an even closer look at the title “Adonai” or “Lord.”
“Adonai” is also written as “Adon.”
Both are the same word just are variations of spelling in Hebrew.
The word essentially means “lord, master, owner” and, in some instances, “husband.”
It is a term used for a person who deserves respect for his position or title.
Whenever “adon” appears in the special plural form with a singular suffix (adonai), it refers to God some 300 times.
As you might recall, God’s name “Elohim” is often plural in Hebrew.
“Adonai” is often plural as well, however, the difference is that is an intensive plural.
In other words, it’s plurality speaks to a specific trait, it is a plural of majesty.
Now, for some clarification.
“YHWH” is God’s personal name.
“Adonai” is more of a title than a name.
There are times when Scripture will use both in parallel.
Psalm 97:1 (KJV 1900)
1 The Lord (YHWH) reigneth; let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
Psalm 97:5 (KJV 1900)
5 The hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord (YHWH), At the presence of the Lord (Adonai) of the whole earth.
There are times when “adonai” appears in phrases such as “Lord of lords,” which as the same meaning as “King of kings” or “God of gods.”
Occasionally there is a combination of both “adonai” and “YHWH.”
In the King James, you will see it rendered as “Lord God.”
All of the names we have considered up to this point were names that revealed God’s nature.
Elohim - God of Covenant noting that He does not change in His promises
El Shaddai - He is pours out both blessing and cursing
El Elyon - He is the Most High God.
However, as we move on to the title “Adonai” and His name “YHWH”, we are going how these names speak to His relationships with men.
The first time we find the title “Adonai” is once again with Abram.
The event is one what we have already encountered.
Remember Abram meeting Melchisedek?
It was after that meeting, God says to Abram the following in Genesis 15:1-2
Genesis 15:1–2 (KJV 1900)
1 After these things the word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.
2 And Abram said, Lord (Adonai) God, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus?
Abram uses this name again repeatedly as intercedes before God on Lot’s behalf when God reveals His intent to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah.
Genesis 18:30 (KJV 1900)
30 And he said unto him, Oh let not the Lord (Adonai) be angry, and I will speak: Peradventure there shall thirty be found there.
And he said, I will not do it, if I find thirty there.
From there, the title “Adonai” is used continually by God’s servants throughout Scripture.
What then does the name “Adonai” reveal?
As we noted earlier, “Adonai” is the plural form of “Adon” which means lord or master.
Both the singular and plural forms are applied to God.
Whereas, when it is applied to men, it expresses two obvious earthly relationships.
The first being the relationship of a master to a slave or servant.
The second is that of a husband to his wife.
We find both of these relationship applied to God in relation to men and women as well.
What then do we learn by its use?
God is a God of PERSONAL Relationships
No matter how you cut it, but relationships mentioned are personal relationships.
The title “adon” or “Lord” whether used of a master or a husband expresses personal relationships.
Both situations involve rights of authority and possession.
Neither slave or wife were “their own.”
Either voluntarily or involuntarily, both belong to and are property of their “adon” (master/husband).
For the slave, the relationship was binding regardless of slave’s own will or desire.
God established two ways by which Israel were to deal with captives of war.
They were either put to death or taken into slavery.
Thus, a slave in the household of an Israeli family usually meant they were either purchased or taken captive of an enemy.
For the wife, in the Old Testament, it meant that she was either given or sold by her father (endowment).
There might be a little bit more of the element of free will involved, but not much more.
In the case of Isaac and Rebekah, there was good deal of free will.
However, in all cases, once a woman became a man’s wife, she was to be his wife for life unless she was put away for some evil on her part or for unfaithfulness.
In both instances, slave or wife, both individual’s will was subject to the master or husband.
Faithfulness was honored and rewarded.
Unfaithfulness was judged.
Now, take that same principle and apply to God as “Adonai” or “Lord.”
Knowing Him as Master (Adonai) Signifies a Personal Relationship
Those who know Him as “Adonai” are those who have a personal relationship with Him.
This something clearly seen both in the world and in Scripture.
The world obviously cares nothing about Christ as their Master.
Yes, God is God of all things.
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